Editorials
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Editorial: Need has never been greater for independence, inclusion in IllinoisNov 06, 2018 10:00 pm - Even before Tuesday, the prospect of a Democratic victory for the governor's mansion and further Democratic advances in the General Assembly produced a certain degree of...
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The Soapbox: Daily Herald editors offer brief thoughts on suburban topics in the news.Nov 03, 2018 1:00 am - Truth and consequences We've seen a lot of direct mail ads in this election campaign. Unfortunately, little of it has involved truth. In some cases, out-and-out fal...
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A summary of Daily Herald election endorsementsNov 03, 2018 12:00 am - Tuesday is Election Day for state, congressional and county offices and for numerous ballot issues. Here is a summary of Daily Herald endorsements for contested seats a...
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Editorial: If young people want influence, they should voteOct 31, 2018 11:00 pm - Should they choose to use their power, young people between the ages of 18 and 29 could essentially rule the nation's politics by 2020. If you are a middle-aged suburban...
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Editorial: 'Superman' fans boost hope in humanityOct 31, 2018 11:00 pm - "It gives you hope in humanity again." That's Glen Ellyn business owner Julie Spiller talking about her town's generosity toward a resident in need, and in these divisiv...
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Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent editorials
Oct 31, 2018 7:00 am - Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Oct. 23 Chicago Sun-Times on voter suppression tactics across the country: If you're watching for wa...
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Editorial: We all have a stake in building unity in periods of mourningOct 29, 2018 11:00 pm - Funeral services began Tuesday for 11 Jewish worshippers killed last Saturday in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On Friday, a Florida man is scheduled to face a court hearing ...
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Editorial: School district 121 gets low marks for transparency at hearingOct 29, 2018 11:00 pm - The Warren Township High School District 121 board will vote next month on a plan to borrow $23 million to pay for a variety of projects, from completing the district's ...
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Editorial: The public's duty to sort truth from falsehoodOct 27, 2018 2:00 pm - Thomas Jefferson, among our most eloquent Founding Fathers, talked and wrote frequently about the press - sometimes glowingly, the way those of us in newsrooms cherish; ...
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Soapbox: Daily Herald editors offer brief thoughts on suburban topics in the news.Oct 27, 2018 1:00 am - Focusing on what matters A lively session on the First Amendment closed our series of five Facts Matter presentations. The programs emphasized for us the importance...